Alberta’s biggest city with an even bigger personality.
As the gateway to the Canadian Rockies and home of the iconic Calgary Stampede, no city is a better launchpad for your Wild Side than Calgary. The city’s downtown and inner city have everything you’d expect from a big city: shopping, fine dining, museums and endless entertainment options. The surrounding neighbourhoods each have a unique identity, with boutiques, breweries and a bevy of public art. Two glacier-fed rivers wind through it all.
Useful links:
- Transportation Hub: YYC Calgary International Airport
- Must see: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Population: 1.6M
- Nearby City: Canmore - 104 km (64.6 mi)
Welcome to Calgary
Also known as “Cowtown” to the rest of Canada, this cosmopolitan city is rooted in its wild Western heritage. It’s also Canada’s energy centre—both economically and culturally. You’ll never find yourself bored in Calgary.
Calgary’s downtown has everything you’d expect from a big city: shopping, fine dining, museums and endless entertainment options. The surrounding neighbourhoods each have a unique identity, with boutiques, breweries and a bevy of public art. Two large rivers wind throughout it all, forever nourishing its parks and people.
Things to do
While the temptation to immediately escape to the mountains can be hard to resist, there’s much to see and do here too.
Places to eat
Indulge in some of Canada’s top restaurants, and don’t leave without trying world-renowned Alberta beef.
Places to stay
Take a break from campgrounds at a world-class hotel in one of Calgary’s many vibrant neighbourhoods.
Choose your own adventure
Wild experiences begin here—no matter the day, no matter the season.
Stories from the city
